Search

The article profiles the town of South Shields in northeast England, as of 2013. The author says that he grew up in the town and discusses the economic history of the area, noting the prominent role of the mining and shipbuilding industries. He says that the economy declined beginning in the 1970s, with rising unemployment and poverty. He notes residents' strong support of the British Labour Party and dislike of the Conservative Party. The area's natural beauty and resourcefulness are cited.

The article offers various developments related to the two main political parties in Great Britain. Topics include the failed attempt to dismiss deputy Tom Watson of the British Labour party, role of party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the plot and the Conservative party's refusal for a meeting by the International Observatory of Human Rights in Manchester, England.

The article discusses the role that labour union leaders play in the leadership of the British political party the Labour Party, including the impact that the Labour leader Len McCluskey has on Jeremy Corbyn's status as the leader of the Labour Party. An overview of labour union leaders' attitudes towards the Labour Party's ability to defeat the Conservative (Tory) Party in elections is provided.

The article presents news briefs on British legislators as of May 3, 2019 including Philip Hammond, Nigel Farage, and Ed Miliband.

The article presents news briefs on British legislators including their opinion of Conservative member Mark Francois, Labour member Jeremy Corbyn's meeting with retired member Jim Dowd, and the response to Andrew Bridgen's appearance on Radio Ulster.

The article presents news briefs on British politicians, including the possible change of offices for Labour Party members of Parliament who left the party. Conservative Party opinion of Emily Thornberry, and the popularity of Winston Churchill.

The article presents news briefs on British members of Parliament, including Chris Williamson's reaction to the members of the Labour Party who resigned, his comments on photographs of Queen Elizabeth hunting, and the Labour Party's relation to former member Luciana Berger.

The article presents news briefs on British politicians, including talks between trade union leaders and Prime Minister Theresa May, the appearance of former Prime Minister David Cameron at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and the use of her phone by House of Lords Labour leader Angela Smith, Baroness Smith of Basildon.

The article presents news briefs from the British House of Commons. Taxpayers' Alliance official James Price goes to work for the Conservative politician Natalie Evans. British politician Stephen Barclay joins Barclays Bank. BBC journalist Robbie Gibb tries to influence Parliament votes on the British withdrawal from the European Union.

The article presents news briefs on members of the British House of Commons. Former British politician Boris Johnson expresses support of privatization of medical care. Shadow chancellor John McDonnell is a fan of comedian Peter Kay. Legislator Owen Smith purchases an autographed copy of Jeremy Corbyn's first appearance at questions for the prime minister.

The article presents news briefs on British members of Parliament, including Labour politician John McDonnell being honored by British Marxists, Liberal Democrat Vince Cable at the party's conference, and the naming of a police mess for PC Keith Palmer.

The article presents news briefs regarding politicians from Great Britain, on topics including significant weight loss by Member of Parliament Tom Watson, MP Tommy Sheppard's winning of a Gareth Southgate Three Lions in the Strangers' Bar sweepstakes, and the Lords and Commons Cricket Club's search for players against a Vatican XI.

The article presents news briefs concerning British members of Parliament, including a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress, and comments of MP Nicky Morgan and former MP John Denham on the British withdrawal from the European Union.

The article presents news briefs on topics including Labour politician Tom Watson's efforts to save London's Gay Hussar Soho restaurant from closing, and attorney general Jeremy Wright's speech on cyber wars at Chatham House.

The article offers political news briefs for Great Britain. Labour legislator Jess Phillips is requesting changes to party disciplinary hearings regarding witness protection for sexual harassment proceedings. Former legislator Peter Temple-Morris has died. Legislators Ian Paisley and Conor McGinn were in conflict over a taxi cab at the Mercury Music Awards in London, England.

The article offers news briefs on British politics and members of Parliament (MPs), including lack of funding for a statue of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst, the quality of food offered MPs, and MPs named Kevin.

The article presents news briefs related to the ruling government in Great Britain. Topics include private Brextremist meeting in Europe House, London, assurance of health secretary Jeremy Hunt to Prime Minister Theresa May during the cabinet reshuffle on his willingness to quit and the wrist injury suffered by Iain Stewart, conservative party member of the transport committee.

The article discusses developments in world politics. Topics discussed include the British government's concern over the reaction of U.S. President Donald Trump for not being invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle, black activist Martha Osamor's association with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and a rumor that British Members of Parliament (MP) could remain in the European Parliament for a two-year transition period beyond Brexit day on March 29, 2019.

The author discusses several political developments in Great Britain. Topics discussed include member of the European Parliament Nigel Farage's endorsement of a Brexit idea which he claimed is vital to secure some form of continuity transition, Tory Member of the Parliament (MP) Daniel Kawczynski was reported to the party's disciplinary panel after asking a researcher to date a wealthy overseas businessman and a tribute to former general secretary Rodney Bickerstaffe.

This section offers news briefs related to politics in Great Britain as of November 3, 2017. Women members of parliament (MP) under the Tory political party cited a middle-ranking male minister who had an affair with a female cabinet minister. Former mayor of London, England Ken Livingstone was mistaken by a member of the public as his arch rival Boris Johnson. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn skipped a royal audience with Prince William at the Pride of Britain awards.

The article provides an update on the officials of the British government, as of October 2017. Topics include the move of British politician John McDonnell to reject offers of a hotel in favor of a spare room during overnight stays on constituency visits, discussion on cars, buses and cycling by roads minister Jesse Norman, and the opening by British politician Jeremy Corbyn of a small social housing estate on land donated by the festival impresario Michael Eavis.

This section offers news briefs in Great Britain as of September 2017. Topics discussed include the exit of former Prime Minister Tony Blair from the BBC after his interview on "The Andrew Marr Show," observance of discretion in Downing Street as a Home Office driver vacated a car so politician Amber Rudd could change in the backseat before a cabinet meeting and the shift of the London lair of Michael Ashcroft, the Tory billionaire Blofeld, from Westminster to the City.

The article presents updates relating to British politics and politicians as of July 2017. Topics discussed include a conversation between Walsall South Labor Member of Parliament (MP) Valerie Vaz and Derby North MP Chris Williamson wherein Vaz urged Williamson against deselecting her, victory of Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 general election against British Prime Minister Theresa May, and the scheduled Switzerland vacation of May this summer.

The article discusses miscellaneous topics including winning of the Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn during the 2017 general election in Great Britain, exiting of British Prime Minister Theresa May and Conservatives taking steps to reverse Labour's youth surge.

The article highlights news and developments related to the general election in Great Britain in June 2017 including Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn offering his bright red battlebus to the many not the few to keep his own campaign on the rails.

The article discusses the tensions that took place in Great Britain that led to the postponement of the June 8, 2017 elections.

The author discusses political developments in Great Britain as of May 26, 2017. Topics covered include the uncertainty over whether Boris Johnson will become Foreign Secretary if the Conservative Party wins the 2017 election, former Member of Parliament (MP) George Osborne's contract with investment management company BlackRock, and speculation that Keir Starmer will campaign for leadership of the Labour Party.

The author comments on issues relating to politics and government in Great Britain as of May 19, 2017. Topics discussed include the Conservative Party's chances of winning the June 2017 general election with Theresa May as its leader, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling's return to parliament, and May's personal endorsement of John Bercow as Commons speaker.

The article offers information on political news from Great Britain. Topics discussed include duty of advisor Fiona Hill to advice British Prime Minister Theresa May on foreign affairs; believe of politician Tim Farron on moving onto homosexuality with divine intervention; and speaking at the British Hospitality Association's trade summit by politician Ed Balls.

The article offers information on British practical politics, including a meeting between British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and former Labour leader Ed Miliband. Topics, including Labour Party fundraising, English miner Ian Lavery's role as the Labour Party elections coordinator and British politician Tim Farron's efforts to have great Britain remain in the European Union, are discussed.

The article discusses topics including Boris Johnson who thought liquor was the problem when India's finance minister demanded Great Britain to send liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, to New Delhi, India to face financial charges. It also mentions Labour's Clive Lewis, The Iraq War inquiry head, John Chilcot, and how The Countryside Alliance, the rural wing of the Tory party, misjudged its target audience while selling raffle tickets to members of parliament from the Labour Party.

In the article, the author discusses various developments in Great Britain as of December 2016. He cites the alleged violation of the country's anti-smoking law by the group of billionaire twins David and Frederick Barclay. Also cited are the claim by Labour Party Chief Whip Nick "Newcastle" Brown that he is the longest reigning chief whip of the party, and the experience of shadow cabinet member Teresa Pearce as gym receptionist.

This section offers news briefs on politics in Great Britain as of November 2016. It reports the accusation by Members of Parliament (MP) against former Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman, and the participation of Unite Chief of Staff Andrew Murray in the Labour Party. It informs about the non-intention of Israel's Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog to visit British Labor Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn on his visit to Great Britain.

In the article, the author discusses political developments in Great Britain as of November 18, 2016. Topics include the unsatisfactory comments by businessmen on the presentation of the administration of Prime Minister Theresa May, the challenges confronted by the Labour party in winning the support of small and medium-sized enterprises, and the move by Liberal Democrat (Lib Dem) leader Tim Farron to promote wool in the Lake District.

The article presents British political news briefs on topics including the popularity of Great Britain Labour Party politician Lisa Nandy who is referred to as the Wigan warrior, concerns about elections in Great Britain, and a dispute involving ex-British Treasury official Jim O'Neill.

The article presents the author's opinions about British politicians including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, David Davis and Jeremy Corbyn.

The article offers news briefs related to politics in Great Britain. Executive director Patrick Heneghan was mistaken for legislator Owen Smith by a television crew seeking an interview at a Labour conference. Tory chairman Patrick McLoughlin wears industrial footwear. Legislator Andrew Percy is not satisfied with the size of his office in parliament.

The article offers information on practical politics in Great Britain, including the British politician Owen Smith's campaign for Labour Party leadership, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's rhetoric towards Smith and the British Conservative Edward Leigh's perspective on British parliamentary recess.

The article discusses developments in British politics as of September 2016. Topics include Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's plan should he be re-elected to slim down to size Tommy Watson who is Labour's Trot-Finder General, the six constituency seats won by the leftwing Grassroots Alliance political party, and businessman Richard Branson's habit of waiting until the last moment to put on a shirt before lecturing Britons from the studio of his Caribbean money haven.

The author comments on various political-related issues in Great Britain. It includes the appointment of Priti Patel showed no style as head of the Department for International Development, the warring factions at the Labour Party, and the discovery of a scribbled note from the UK Independence Party (UKIP) peer Malcolm Pearson inviting Digby Jones, formerly of the Confederation of British Industry, to join a Brexit group.

The article offers inside gossip on the British Parliament as of July 15, 2016 including Conservative politician Andrea Leadsom's struggle with public scrutiny, paranoia in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's camp, and why a Labour member of parliament will not back partymate Angela Eagle.

This section offers news briefs in Great Britain. Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrea Leadsom launched her bid for Tory leadership at an event devoid of cabinet ministers. The shadow cabinet meeting of Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, has shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald tackling bus municipalisation and climate change to a thin gathering. Jenny Willot, former member of parliament (MP), has been hired by the Independent Parliament Standards Authority (IPSA).

The article focuses on the struggles of the two major British political parties following the Leave the European Union vote in 2016. Topics discussed include the efforts of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to hold on to his position despite calls for his resignation and the sacking of Hilary Benn as shadow foreign secretary. The possibility of Boris Johnson to take the leadership of the Conservative Party and security briefings following the death of Yorkshire parliamentarian Jo Cox are mentioned.

The author offers insights on political issues in Great Britain. Topics covered include the adoption by former London Mayor Boris Johnson of Brexit for his Tory leadership bid, the series of indignities suffered by Prime Minister David Cameron during a bruising campaign and the possibility for politician Zac Goldsmith to walk away from politics.

The article offers news briefs related to politics in Great Britain. Iain Duncan Smith, Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has stepped down. The opera "Tannhäuser," by Richard Wagner is on view at the Royal Opera House in London, England. The British politician Tim Farron and his policies have prompted a response from the singer Roger Daltrey.

The article presents news briefs from the British political circles. British Conservative Party politician Sajid Javid's three Ps, namely plant, pensions, and power supply, plan for steel in Greater Britain was inspired by the British army's seven Ps. The allegation that anti-Semitism is endemic in Labor has prompted a senior adviser under Ed Miliband to think back on the pressure that the previous leader faced to embrace his family's religious and cultural heritage.

The author offers briefs and comments on British politics topics including the fiscal policy proposals of the Labour Party shadow chancellor of the exchequer, John McDonnell; a birthday reception for Conservative Party (Tory) peer Michael Ashcroft; and a meeting of the Liberal Democrats party.

The article offers information related to British politics including the plan of member of parliaments (MPs) to revive the political party Tribune, the participation of MP Nick Boles at the Coalfields Regeneration Trust's reception, and the Palace of Westminster's refurbishment.